Montana Cox
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Montana Cox is an Australian model, best known for being the winner of Cycle 7 of Australia's Next Top Model
.
at the Sydney Opera House
on 25 October 2011, defeating Liz Braithwaite and Simone Holtznagel in the final.
In Episode 1, Cox was singled out for her potential in the natural beauty photoshoot. She made it into the Top 20 and travelled to Paris
, France
where photographer Jez Smith
stated, "you can't take a bad picture of that beautiful face". In Episodes 5 and 6, Cox was declared a frontrunner after being the first girl to gain two consecutive first call-outs. During Episode 6, American photographer Gabrielle Revere stated, "I could see you in New York, I could see you at the castings. I really do Montana. I think you've got it."
In Episode 9, Cox became a contender again after photographer Simon Upton stated, "I was really impressed with Montana. She is the one to beat in this competition". In Episodes 10, Cox gained her third first call-out for her vintage lingerie photoshoot. In Episode 11, Cox won the go-see challenge after designer Fernando Frisoni stated, "I would book her with my eyes closed. I'd consider her opening my show". In the same episode, she was the first girl through to the finale at the Sydney Opera House
. In Episode 12, the final three flew to Dubai
, United Arab Emirates
where they participated in two high-fashion photoshoots. Photographer Georges Antoni stated that Cox was his favourite after both shoots.
During the final judging, Sarah Murdoch
, Charlotte Dawson
and Antoni gave their verdict that Cox should be the winner, with Murdoch calling her "a supermodel in the making." In Episode 13, designer Alex Perry
likened her to Cindy Crawford
and stated "she is the calibre of girl you would see in any international fashion magazine". After winning, Harper's Bazaar Australia editor Edwina McCann stated Cox was, "the greatest discovery for Australia's Next Top Model or any Next Top Model series."
Whilst being on the show, Cox won a national campaign with Blackmores as well as a spread in the Telegraph's Sunday magazine.
and an overseas trip to New York City
to meet with NEXT Model Management
.
, and finished year twelve
in 2011. Her hobbies include netball
, basketball
, running
and going to the gym
. During the show, Cox became close friends with fellow finalist Simone Holtznagel. She is currently single.
Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle 7
The seventh cycle of Australia's Next Top Model is an Australian reality television program which is broadcast on the Australian subscription television channel, FOX8...
.
Australia's Next Top Model
Cox was announced the winner of Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle 7Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle 7
The seventh cycle of Australia's Next Top Model is an Australian reality television program which is broadcast on the Australian subscription television channel, FOX8...
at the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in the Australian city of Sydney. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, finally opening in 1973 after a long gestation starting with his competition-winning design in 1957...
on 25 October 2011, defeating Liz Braithwaite and Simone Holtznagel in the final.
In Episode 1, Cox was singled out for her potential in the natural beauty photoshoot. She made it into the Top 20 and travelled to Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
where photographer Jez Smith
Jez Smith
Jez Smith is a British fashion and beauty photographer, best known as a judge on Australia's Next Top Model.-Photography:...
stated, "you can't take a bad picture of that beautiful face". In Episodes 5 and 6, Cox was declared a frontrunner after being the first girl to gain two consecutive first call-outs. During Episode 6, American photographer Gabrielle Revere stated, "I could see you in New York, I could see you at the castings. I really do Montana. I think you've got it."
In Episode 9, Cox became a contender again after photographer Simon Upton stated, "I was really impressed with Montana. She is the one to beat in this competition". In Episodes 10, Cox gained her third first call-out for her vintage lingerie photoshoot. In Episode 11, Cox won the go-see challenge after designer Fernando Frisoni stated, "I would book her with my eyes closed. I'd consider her opening my show". In the same episode, she was the first girl through to the finale at the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in the Australian city of Sydney. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, finally opening in 1973 after a long gestation starting with his competition-winning design in 1957...
. In Episode 12, the final three flew to Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
, United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
where they participated in two high-fashion photoshoots. Photographer Georges Antoni stated that Cox was his favourite after both shoots.
During the final judging, Sarah Murdoch
Sarah Murdoch
Sarah Murdoch is an Australian model and actress.-Career:Brought up in Sydney, Australia, Murdoch attended The McDonald College of the Performing Arts, a performing arts school in Sydney, where she studied ballet...
, Charlotte Dawson
Charlotte Dawson
Charlotte Dawson is known in New Zealand for her roles as host of Getaway, How's Life? and Charlotte's Lists, in Australia as a judge on Australia's Next Top Model and as a host of The Contender Australia....
and Antoni gave their verdict that Cox should be the winner, with Murdoch calling her "a supermodel in the making." In Episode 13, designer Alex Perry
Alex Perry
Alex Perry is an Australian fashion designer, particularly noted for his designs in womenswear. After graduating from East Sydney Technical College in 1984, Perry worked as a model agent representing Australian models for international modelling agencies. In 1992 Perry opened his first atelier...
likened her to Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Crawford is an American model. Known for her trademark mole just above her lip, Crawford has adorned hundreds of magazine covers throughout her career. She was named #3 on VH1's 40 Hottest Hotties of the 90s...
and stated "she is the calibre of girl you would see in any international fashion magazine". After winning, Harper's Bazaar Australia editor Edwina McCann stated Cox was, "the greatest discovery for Australia's Next Top Model or any Next Top Model series."
Whilst being on the show, Cox won a national campaign with Blackmores as well as a spread in the Telegraph's Sunday magazine.
Career
As the winner, Cox appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Australia, as well as an eight page spread in the magazine. Her other prizes included a modelling contract with Chic Model Management, twenty thousand dollars in cash, a Ford FiestaFord Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini/subcompact manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company and built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Thailand and South Africa...
and an overseas trip to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
to meet with NEXT Model Management
NEXT Model Management
NEXT Model Management is a Global modeling agency with offices in New York City, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan and Paris. Founded in 1989 by Faith Kates, the agency is one of the top 3 model agencies in the world...
.
Personal life
Cox was house captain of the Nillumbik house at Eltham CollegeEltham College of Education
Eltham College of Education is a private early years, junior and high school with an enrolment of approximately 1,200 students. It is situated in Research, an outer suburb north east of Melbourne, Australia. The current principal is Dr. David Warner.-Campuses:The school is currently divided up...
, and finished year twelve
Year Twelve
Year Twelve is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. It is sometimes the twelfth year of compulsory education, or alternatively a year of post-compulsory education...
in 2011. Her hobbies include netball
Netball
Netball is a ball sport played between two teams of seven players. Its development, derived from early versions of basketball, began in England in the 1890s. By 1960 international playing rules had been standardised for the game, and the International Federation of Netball and Women's Basketball ...
, basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, running
Running
Running is a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined in athletics terms as a gait in which at regular points during the running cycle both feet are off the ground...
and going to the gym
Gym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
. During the show, Cox became close friends with fellow finalist Simone Holtznagel. She is currently single.